Chicago Business Schools & Programs

There are dozens of tech schools, colleges, and universities in Chicago offering business degrees and certificates. Northwestern Business College’s School of Commerce offers degrees in executive accounting, business administration, and hospitality and tourism management. The International Academy of Design and Technology – Chicago offers degrees in advertising, merchandising, and retail. St. Xavier University offers several degrees, including finance, international business, management information systems and CFA(c) prep. Loyola University offers master’s programs in accountancy, human resources, integrated marketing communications, and more.

Employment is increasing in the Chicago metropolitan area for most industries for 2002-2012. Management occupations are to increase 13%; cost estimators will see an 18% increase; accountants and auditors will see 16% more jobs; and personal financial advisors will see an impressive 32% increase in jobs.


Business Schools, Programs & Courses in Chicago
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
  • University of Phoenix
    Accounting, Business Administration, Global Management, Criminal Justice Administration, e-Business, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, MBA Program, Project Management, Public Administration, Technology Management
  • DeVry University
    Accounting Technology, Business Administration
  • Keller Graduate School of Management
    Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Management, Educational Management, Electronic Commerce Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Health Services Management, Human Resource Management, Information Security, Information Systems Management, MBA Program, Network and Communications Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Wireless Communications
  • Argosy University - Chicago
    Business Administration/Mgmt., MBA Program, Organizational Studies
  • Argosy University - Schaumburg
    Business Administration/Mgmt., MBA Program, Organizational Studies
  • Columbia College
    Advertising, Business Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Retailing, Sports Admin. and Management
  • International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago
    Advertising, Merchandising/Retail
  • Northwestern Business College
    Accounting, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Information Systems
  • TechSkills
    Accounting/Bookkeeping, Project Management
  • Westwood College
    Accounting, Business Administration/Mgmt., Criminal Justice Administration, E-Commerce, Marketing



Why Chicago is a Great Place to Study Business
Chicago and the business community have evolved together for its entire history. Its key location on Lake Michigan, with access to so many waterways in North America, fueled its growth from the beginning. It is arguably the most important business center in the interior U.S., and its diverse array of businesses and services is the main economic engine of the Midwest. Top companies include Boeing; Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Sara Lee; CNA Financial; LaSalle Bank; and many more.

Other Resources for Business Education and Careers in Chicago
  • About.com, “Best Companies to Work for in Chicago”
  • American Marketing Association, Chicago Chapter
  • AOL Cityguide, Chicago
  • Business Marketing Association of Chicago
  • 2002-2012 Occupational Employment Projections, Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metropolitan Division
  • World Business Chicago
  • Business - Employers in Chicago
  • Edward Jones
  • Exelon
  • Slack Barshinger

  • Business - Internship Opportunities in Chicago
  • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
  • DeVos Sports Business Management Internships
  • NBC/Telemundo, Chicago
  • World Trade Center Chicago
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